For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 918 students in 29403, SC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 29403, SC are Burke High School and Charleston Charter School For Math And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 29403 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public high school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 77% statewide average). High schools in 29403, SC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 29403 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the South Carolina average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charleston Charter School For Math And Science, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 29403, SC Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Charleston Charter School For Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3085
Gr: 6-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
29403, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
63 Columbus Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7767
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 29403, SC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 29403, SC include Burke High School and Charleston Charter School For Math And Science.
How many public high schools are located in 29403?
2 public high schools are located in 29403.
What is the racial composition of students in 29403?
29403 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public high schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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